Associate Director – Civil Engineering
Location
New York
Posted
47 days ago
Salary
Not specified
Bachelor Degree10 yrs expEnglish
Job Description
• Associate Directors of Civil Engineering (AD) report to the Director of Civil Engineering and Chief Dam Safety Engineer (CDSE).
• The AD’s are primarily responsible for day-to-day execution of the Owner’s Dam Safety Program (ODSP) within an assigned region with support from a team of dam safety engineers that the AD supervises.
• This includes day-to-day interactions with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Division of Dam Safety and Inspections (FERC), engineering consultants, and construction contractors in addition to hydroelectric plant operations teams and other Eagle Creek personnel.
• Collaborate with the Chief Dam Safety Engineer to develop and implement an effective ODSP.
• Serve as a primary point of contact responsible for day-to-day communications with engineering consultants, construction contractors, the FERC regional offices, and a wide range of Eagle Creek personnel.
• Lead DSEs (Dam Safety Engineers) in the development and maintenance of Dam Safety Surveillance and Monitoring Plans, Supporting Technical Information Documents, Dam Safety Surveillance and Monitoring Reports, and other technical reports as required.
• Participate in and/or designate DSEs to participate in FERC dam safety inspections, Part 12 inspections, PFMAs, and Risk Analysis workshops as well as oversee the review of all associated reports and STIDs for technical content and quality.
• Lead the dam safety surveillance monitoring program for an assigned area and collaborate with DSEs to review performance monitoring data and develop DSSMRs.
• Lead the implementation of processes and procedures for the inspection, maintenance, and testing of flow control equipment.
• Assist and train Operations staff in the understanding and application of safe operational practices to preserve dam and public safety, including assistance as needed with inflow and outflow forecasting.
• Respond to incidents at dams by ensuring all necessary actions are taken to prevent or mitigate loss of life or property from a potential dam failure.
• Collaborate with DSEs, project consultants, the Operations Team, and state and federal regulatory representatives to ensure that all dam safety engineering commitments are completed on time and that deliverables are of high quality.
• Lead DSEs in the execution of projects to ensure that all dam and civil construction projects are completed on time and in accordance with commonly accepted dam safety practices for continued safe operation.
• Collaborate with external auditors and the CDSE to conduct periodic external and internal ODSP reviews.
• Participate in the development and implementation of company-wide dam safety training programs to create and maintain a company-wide culture focused on dam safety as a top priority.
• Lead the assigned DSEs in information management to verify and ensure appropriate maintenance and completeness of dam safety files, records, and documents. Including applicable dam safety documentation of newly acquired projects.
• Serve as a driver of continuous improvement of the Dam and Public Safety Program.
Job Requirements
- A bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or closely related field.
- Professional Engineer (PE) license/certification
- A minimum of 10 years of experience in an engineering discipline integral to dams.
- An innovative problem solver with track record of successful problem-solving proficiencies.
- Demonstrated ability to successfully operate independently.
- Strong organizational skills and independently driven to complete tasks.
- Knowledge and understanding of FERC and applicable State Dam Safety regulations.
- Fundamental understanding and application of structural, geotechnical, hydrologic, and hydraulic engineering and construction management concepts.
- Knowledge of dam instrumentation including various types of piezometers, inclinometers, etc.
- Demonstrated ability to prioritize and manage competing deadlines.
- The ability to travel up to 30% of the time depending on location.
- Physical Requirements: Ability to climb/traverse the slopes of dams, some of which may exceed 100 feet. Comfortable with entry into confined spaces such as dam galleries for inspections.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, Vision, HSA, FSA, Commuter benefits, Voluntary Life, 401(k) Match.
- Eleven paid holidays per year, plus a competitive PTO schedule and time off to volunteer or give back to your community.
- Access to a company-funded Employee Assistance Program Employee discounts through ADP LifeMart.
- Tuition Reimbursement as well as access to trainings & mentors for Career Progression and Personal Development.
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